“AI, deeptech firms are overcrowding seed-stage funding rounds,” says Kae Capital’s Abhishek Srivastava
Seed-focused venture capital firm Kae Capital, known for backing companies like Porter, Zetwerk and 1MG, is doubling down on themes such as AI-led automation and deeptech sectors like manufacturing, energy transition, and defence, even as it warns of excesses building up in parts of the market. In an interview with Ayanti Bera, General Partner Abhishek Srivastava speaks about the surge in AI funding, how seed-stage economics are changing, and how current geopolitical tensions can impact venture funding. Excerpts:
